Ever worry that you can't accomplish something because of your age? La Dauna Marie Skeeters, a 14-year-old triathlete, proves that age is only a number — it's your confidence and attitude that really matter! La Dauna will be competing in the 25th Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon in September. She chose to become a triathlete after being inspired by women who were walking for breast cancer and, even though she had no training before that moment, she decided to start training, and push herself to reach a goal. Check out her inspiring Q&A below!

17: What first made you want to become a triathlete?

La Dauna Marie Skeeters: My passion for running is what started me off. Seeing the difference it made in my life, and in the lives of others, made me continue to push myself.

17: What is your training process like?

LS: Every day, I wake up around six in the morning, stretch, and then go for a four-mile jog or run around the neighborhood. I'm also involved in a lot of running sports, so I get training at practice and games in a lot of different ways.

17: How do you deal with judgement or criticism in training and competition?

LS: Training is full of judgment, but I just breathe and take it in. Most of what is said to me is harsh, but I know it's for the best. I get yelled at by my coach if I slack off, because he knows what I have the potential to be. In time, it will all pay off, so I take judgment as advice.

17: During activities like an 18-mile bike ride or 4-mile run, what do you tell yourself to keep going?

LS: I just think of all the times I have ever said I couldn't do something, and proved myself wrong. It isn't easy to keep going, but I believe there is always something waiting for you at the other end.

17: The Nautica Malibu Triathlon is September 18. What do you plan to do the week of the triathlon to prepare yourself mentally and physically?

LS: Physically, I plan to eat right, stretch, push myself, and just have fun doing something I love. Mentally, I am going to stay focused, never give up and keep going no matter what happens.

Have you ever surprised yourself by acheiving a difficult goal, like La Dauna? Tell your story in the comments!